Monthly Archives: July 2025

UPDATE: Group planned “ambush” with intent to kill ICE officers at Alvarado facility

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On July 4th, at approximately 10:37pm, 10-12 individuals dressed in all black, “military styled” clothing began shooting fireworks and committing acts of vandalism at the Prairieland Detention Facility in Alvarado, Texas.

Around that same time, the Alvarado Police Department was dispatched to the 1200 block of Sunflower Lane in reference to a suspicious person. Officers responded to the area and observed a suspicious person that appeared to be carrying a firearm.  As the first responding officer attempted to engage the person, multiple suspects opened fire on the officer, striking him in the neck. The officer was flown to Harris Methodist Hospital Ft. Worth, was treated, and released.   

The suspects attempted to flee the scene. Officers from the Alvarado Police Department, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, and neighboring agencies took several armed suspects into custody.

Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy Larson says this was part of a planned, organized ambush with an intent to kill ICE officers.

“My office has charged 10 individuals with three counts of Attempted Murder of a Federal Officer. They have also been charged with three counts of Discharging a Firearm in Relation to a Crime of Violence. Each faces a mandatory prison term of 10 years up to life in prison.”

The attackers used the vandalism in an attempt to draw ICE officers outside of the facility. One of the assailants shot 20-30 rounds at two unarmed corrections officers who went outside to investigate the group. It was around this time that the Alvarado officer was hurt.

Officers located an AR-style rifle at the scene. Other firearms and ballistic vests were recovered from the vehicle stopped by Johnson County law enforcement. Some of the individuals had body armor and two-way radios on them.

A total of 12 sets of body armor were found. Masks, goggles, and tactical gloves were also found.

“Due to the rapid response of local law enforcement, these individuals were quickly apprehended. It was an egregious attack on law enforcement officers,” says Larson.

Disturbance between two vehicles leads to shootout in Plano; one person shot

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At around 2:47am this morning, Plano Police Officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 1200 block of East Park Blvd.

According to PPD, the incident involved a dispute that escalated from a “rolling” disturbance between two vehicles, leading to gunfire exchanged between the individuals.

One adult man sustained at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, condition unknown. Police believe the injury to be non-life-threatening.

According to reports, a suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.

The incident remains under investigation.

Pedestrian fatally struck on 75 in Plano

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On July 6, 2025, at approximately 3:12am, Plano Police and Fire responded to a welfare concern regarding a possible body in the roadway at northbound US 75 at East Spring Creek Parkway.

Upon arrival, officers found a deceased male pedestrian in the northbound lanes who had been struck by a vehicle.

Lanes were closed while police investigated the scene.

The Traffic Unit is currently investigating this crash. 

Fight escalates to fatal shooting in Fort Worth

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On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 2:39 a.m., Fort Worth officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 3100 block of N. Main Street.

Upon arrival, officers located the victim on the ground of a parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound to his torso.  The victim was transported to the hospital for medical treatment, but did not survive his injury. 

Detectives found that the victim was approached by the suspect and additional individuals were involved in a physical altercation that was broken up by witnesses. The suspects went to a vehicle in the parking lot, retrieved weapons, and fired at the man, striking him at least one time in the torso.  The suspects then fled the scene in a dark colored vehicle.

This still an ongoing investigation by the Homicide Unit.

Woman shot, several others detained during large outdoor party in Fort Worth

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At around 9:10pm on Saturday evening, there were several FWPD officers in the area around E. Hattie Street and I-35W dealing with crowds in the area. 

Initial information indicated there were 50-100 people shooting off fireworks and blocking the road in front of the OK Food Mart.

There were shots fired from the area of New York Ave and E. Annie St. Officers located a woman shot in the torso. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Officers were able to locate and detain several people who were seen loitering in front of the convenience store.

Officers dispersed the crowd as it had become unruly.  

The incident is under investigation.

Multiple injured, one dead in early morning Deep Ellum shooting

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On July 5, 2025, at approximately 2:25 a.m., Dallas police officers were flagged down about a shooting that occurred under a bridge at Canton Street and South Good Latimer Expressway. 

The preliminary investigation determined that upon arrival, officers observed multiple people shot in a parking lot.

Officers confronted an individual with a gun, and one officer fired their weapon.

Officers immediately provided life saving measures to the injured persons.

All injured persons were transported to local hospitals where one died. At this time, it is unknown if the person who died was killed in the original shooting or the secondary officer involved shooting.

Multiple weapons were recovered.

No officers were injured. 

The Dallas County District Attorney’s office was notified and responded to the scene and will conduct their own investigation. 

UPDATE: Alvarado officer shot, released from hospital; multiple suspects arrested

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On Friday, July 4, 2025 around 10:56 p.m., the Alvarado Police Department was dispatched to the 1200 block of Sunflower Lane in reference to a suspicious person.

Officers responded to the scene and observed a suspicious person that appeared to be carrying a firearm.  As the first responding officer attempted to engage the person, multiple suspects opened fire on the Officer.  

The Officer was struck in the neck by at least one bullet.  The officer was flown to Harris Methodist Hospital Ft. Worth, was treated, and released.   

The suspects attempted to flee the scene. Officers from the Alvarado Police Department, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, and neighboring agencies took several armed suspects into custody. At this time the motives of the suspects are unclear.    

Alvarado Police Department would like to thank the local agencies, the Sheriff’s office, the Texas Rangers, and the Federal law enforcement agencies that continue to provide assistance.  

The Texas Rangers, along with the Alvarado Police Department encourage anyone with information in regards to this incident to contact our criminal investigations division at (817) 790-0910.  

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